John McCain was spouting the “climate change” mantra before he realized we don’t like it and that he needs to get re-elected next year.
McCain spoke “Green” in many places including the Convervative Party conference in the UK.
You're 100% correct - and it shows that the conservative base can have an impact on the GOP. Same with Harriet Meyers and GWB. And with the GOP Congressional caucus this year.
So what's our influence and effect if we leave the GOP? If they no longer get our vote at all? Do you think the Democrats will listen to us any more than the GOP?
It's fine to want perfect ideological purity, but if you cannot get that, do you accept what you can get (the President Reagan approach) and keep fighting for the rest, or do you simply walk off the field and go home?